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On what was a remarkably reliable first day of F1 2025 testing, here’s Mark Hughes’s analysis of all the laptimes
During the first day of 2025 Formula 1 testing at the Sakhir track, the cars from the 10 teams showcased remarkable reliability despite being far from optimized. McLaren showed potential with Lando Norris posting the fastest lap after a slow start. McLaren CEO Zak Brown acknowledged their bold innovations and emphasized the need to ensure they work effectively. Norris set the bar high with his lap time of 1m30.430s, eventually leading the field by a narrow margin at the end of the day. Max Verstappen and George Russell also impressed, narrowing the gap to Norris as the track conditions improved. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Aston Martin faced challenges, while Williams emerged as a possible contender for the midfield position.
